The question should not be either/or. In the guest column (“SBC needs greater focus on revitalizing dying churches” by Paul Roberts) of the Biblical Recorder on January 21, the writer was discussing resources and energy being spent on church planting versus revitalization of dying churches. It should not be either/or, but it should be both/and. The matter should always be about sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ whenever, wherever, and however we can do so.

According to a guest column in the December 10 BR, if we change our name from Southern Baptist Convention, and if we cease being known for our opposition to immoral practices like homosexuality, and if we avoid any common ground that may be shared by some in political circles, then more people will like us.

When we were fresh faced and new to the mission field, our then 8-month-old son was hospitalized and required surgery. It was our first week of language school. With all the challenges that came our way during those days, financial concerns were not one of them … thanks to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering (LMCO).

November 21 2011 by John Alden Tagliarini, First Baptist Church of Bryson City, N.C. | with 0 comments

I heard and greatly appreciated the words by theme interpreter, Al James, and convention sermon pastor, Darryl Craft on Tuesday evening (Nov. 8). Resonating powerfully was the call for unity and love of each other as believers.

I am still overwhelmed at the voices of “friends” who have known me for many years, asking me at the end of the convention “When did you switch over to be a Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF) person?” I assure them, I have neither flipped nor flopped to the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.

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